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COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION

COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION

Berwick, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-2982141
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION

Berwick, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-2982141
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Community Giving Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania, with additional support in New York and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENCOURAGE INCREASED PHILANTHROPY THAT WILL BENEFIT THE CHARITIES AND COMMUNITIES LOCATED IN THIS REGION, ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE TODAY AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME, WHILE ACHIEVING DONORS' INTENTIONS. THE COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION PROVIDES A VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH CHARITABLE GIVING.
Total Funding Given

$2.4M

2024
Grantees funded
172
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

105

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
K
Kara Seesholtz
Board Member
J
Jeff Cerminaro
Board Member
J
John Grabusky
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION?
No. COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION give?
COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include GEISINGER CLINIC, YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BERWICK PA, and COLUMBIA COUNTY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE CLINIC INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION?
COMMUNITY GIVING FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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